About the Company

Our client is a leading, fast-growing organization in the GCC, recognized for its commitment to financial excellence, governance, and sustainable growth. As part of their continued expansion, they are seeking a highly experienced FP&A Manager to lead financial planning and analysis initiatives, drive strategic business insights, and support senior management in achieving organizational objectives.

 

Role Overview

The FP&A Manager will lead the financial planning and analysis function, providing critical insights to support strategic decision-making, business performance monitoring, and growth initiatives. The role requires a highly analytical, strategic, and business-oriented professional who can manage a team, collaborate across departments, and influence senior leadership with actionable financial insights.

This role is ideal for candidates with experience in multi-entity organizations, high-volume financial operations, and strategic planning, who can combine technical financial expertise with business acumen.

 

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Financial Planning & Analysis

Lead the preparation of annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-term financial plans aligned with corporate strategy. Monitor and analyze business performance against budgets and forecasts, providing variance analysis, insights, and recommendations. Develop and maintain financial models and scenario analyses to support investment decisions, expansions, and cost optimization initiatives. Partner with business units to translate operational plans into financial targets, KPIs, and actionable insights.
 

Management Reporting & Decision Support

Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc reports on financial performance, trends, and KPIs to senior leadership and stakeholders. Provide financial insights to support strategic decisions, including capital allocation, project feasibility, and revenue growth initiatives. Conduct profitability, margin, and cost analyses to identify opportunities for business improvement.
 

Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of FP&A professionals to ensure high-quality output, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Partner with finance, operations, and business unit leaders to ensure alignment on financial planning, reporting, and strategic objectives. Drive finance transformation initiatives, including automation, process standardization, and best practices in FP&A.
 

Governance & Compliance

Ensure adherence to internal controls, accounting standards, and statutory regulations. Support internal and external audits, providing accurate and timely financial information. Maintain data integrity, accuracy, and transparency across financial reporting and analysis processes.

 

Qualifications & Skills

Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or professional certification (CFA, CPA, ACCA) preferred. Minimum 8–12 years of FP&A, finance, or corporate finance experience, with at least 3–5 years in a managerial or team lead role. Strong expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting, and scenario analysis. Hands-on experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar) and advanced Excel skills. Strategic thinker with strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence senior management and collaborate across functions. Proven ability to lead a team, drive process improvements, and implement finance best practices.

 

Why Join Us

Lead a high-impact finance function in a prestigious GCC organization. Work on strategic initiatives, cross-functional projects, and business planning at a senior level. Opportunity for professional growth, leadership development, and strategic exposure. Contribute directly to organizational success, financial performance, and long-term growth.